Mamie Locke
| Mamie Locke | ||
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| Virginia Senate District 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2004 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $18,000/year | |
| Per diem | $178/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 8, 2011 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 3, 2015 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Tougaloo College | |
| Ph.D. | Atlanta University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/19/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Brandon, MS | |
| Profession | Dean at Hampton University | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Locke received a Bachelor's Degree at Tougaloo College and a Masters and Ph.D. at Atlanta University. Additionally Locke has a Certificate in Management Development from Harvard University, a Certificate in Archives Administration from Emory University/Georgia Department of Archives and History.
In addition to serving as a senator, Locke acts as Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Hampton University. Locke is also a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Committee assignments
2012-2013
In the 2012-2013 legislative session, Locke served on the following committees:
- Education and Health
- General Laws and Technology
- Local Government
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
2010-2011
In the 2010-2011 legislative session, Locke served on the following committees:
- General Laws and Technology, Chair
- Education and Health
- Local Government
- Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Senate Rules
District 2
Locke represents Virginia Senate District 2. Senate District 2 includes Hampton(part), Newport News(part), Portsmouth(part), Suffolk(part).
Elections
2011
- See also: Virginia State Senate elections, 2011
On November 8, 2011, Locke won re-election to District 2 of the Virginia State Senate. She was unopposed in the August 23 primary and defeated Thomas Harmon, IV in the November 8 general election.[1]
| Virginia State Senate, District 2 General Election, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mamie Locke Incumbent |
65.6% | 17,526 | |
| Republican | Thomas Harmon, IV | 34.4% | 9,208 | |
| Total Votes | 26,734 | |||
2007
On Nov. 6, 2007, Locke won re-election to the 2nd District Seat in the Virginia State Senate.[2]
Locke raised $86,009 for her campaign.[3]
| Virginia State Senate, District 2 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mamie Locke (D)
|
12,242 | 94.06% | ||
| Write-in | 772 | 5.93% | ||
Campaign donors
2011
In 2011, Locke received $151,226 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Virginia State Senate 2011 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mamie Locke's campaign in 2011 | |
| Virginia Legislative Black Cacus Foundation | $7,950 |
| Dominion Political Action Committe - Virginia | $6,000 |
| Virginia Bank State PAC Checking | $5,500 |
| Virginia Association Of Realtors | $5,000 |
| Virginia Health Care Association | $4,000 |
| Total Raised in 2011 | $151,226 |
| Total Votes received in 2011 | 17,526 |
| Cost of each vote received | $8.63 |
2007
Below are Locke's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2007 election:
| Contributor | 2007 total |
|---|---|
| Richard L. Saslaw For State Senate | $3,500 |
| Dominion (Energy & Natural Resources) | $3,500 |
| Virginia Association of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Virginia Wine Wholesalers Association | $2,600 |
| Virginia State Legislative Black Caucus | $2,500 |
Personal
Locke was born in Brandon, Mississippi on December 9, 1947.
External links
- Sen. Locke's website
- Biography from the Virginia Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions:2003, 2005, 2007
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Maxwell |
Virginia Senate District 2 2004-present |
Succeeded by NA |
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